I like that he’s an atheist and doesn’t drink alcohol-just like me! His mannerisms led me to read him as possibly being autistic. He’s analytical and a quick learner, but also genuine and caring. In contrast, Eli is much more closed off, even rather stiff at first, but he slowly opens up. She’s also pretty fearless and action-oriented. Maria is a generally spirited woman with a lot of energy and determination. Eli’s backstory, in particular, is heart-wrenching.īoth Eli and Maria are compelling characters. However, this novel also doesn’t shy away from harder themes. This is not my usual preferred style, but it works here and makes for a quick read. I mentioned before that Hotel of Secrets maintains a tone of fun, randomness, and humor. It might take some time to get her family straight in your head. Maybe there’s more than one mystery on his hands? Maria’s complicated family tree and history is another messy web, adding to the sense of confusion early on. Hotel of Secrets gets surprisingly complicated! Eli may only be there to solve a specific case, but he’ll soon realize that not everything adds up. Eli takes it upon himself to keep Maria safe, and through spending so much time together, they both start to feel deeper feelings for each other. Maria is his main suspect, but after he saves her life time and time again, he starts to realize she’s not the culprit… but she is somehow linked to his case. Her father is married to another woman, so why do he and Maria’s mom keeping making their affair so public? And why does Maria keep finding herself in dangerous (read: life-threatening) situations?Įli Whittaker has just arrived from America on a mission to solve a strange case, and his only lead is the Wallner Hotel. Her family tree is a bit of a mess, and her parents (who were never married) have been acting strangely lately. With only a few people on staff, she plays many roles, and with her ambition and determination, she’s happy to do so. Maria Wallner has recently taken over as manager in her family’s hotel, and she’s working hard to bring it back to its former glory. It combines intelligent themes with a silly sense of humor that keeps things easy and fun from start to finish. Two, the tone of this book is quite lighthearted and even kooky. However, two things quickly became clear: One, the mystery is more action-packed than I’d anticipated, and more multi-faceted. Going into Hotel of Secrets, I was expecting a swoony historical romance with a hint of mystery.
But the tables quickly turn as he realizes she’s in danger… but from whom, and why? Amidst Vienna’s chaos and soundtrack of constant waltzes, Eli and Maria find themselves in a complicated mystery and an unexpected romance. His only lead is that they were sent from the Hotel Wallner, and Maria happens to be his primary suspect. Luckily, the newest arrival to her hotel, an American named Eli Whittaker, always seems to be around to save her.Įli is secretly in Vienna to uncover who is illegally sharing American codes around Europe. If only she didn’t keep getting into life-threatening situations. She has the opportunity to host in important ball, and she’ll do whatever it takes to get her slightly dilapidated hotel ready in time. Maria Wallner has recently taken over as manager of her family’s hotel in Vienna, and after years of decline, she’s determined to bring about its comeback. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC of this book! Summary It’s an original and engrossing novel for anyone who likes both historical mysteries and historical romances. Set in Vienna in 1878, this historical romance combines a love story with mystery, danger, and action, all set against a season of balls and celebrations. Yesterday saw the release of Diana Biller‘s third novel, Hotel of Secrets, one of my most anticipated books this month.
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